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    Jane Eyre 1996 POSTER

    Jane Eyre

    1996

    English

    6.8

    23

    67%

    67%

    19th century

    Action

    aunt

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    gentleman

    Romance

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Judith Parker Judith Parker as Leah Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin as Miss Scatcherd Amanda Root Amanda Root as Miss Temple Samuel West Samuel West as St. John Rivers
    After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
    Callas Forever 2002 POSTER

    Callas Forever

    2002

    English

    6.4

    1

    40%

    55%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    Music

    opera

    Romance

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Manuel de Blas Manuel de Blas as Esteban Gomez Jeremy Irons Jeremy Irons as Larry Kelly Gabriel Garko Gabriel Garko as Marco / Don Jose Fanny Ardant Fanny Ardant as Maria Callas
    Aging opera singer Maria Callas tries to make a comeback by performing in a production of Bizet's "Carmen."
    Jesus of Nazareth 1977 POSTER

    Jesus of Nazareth

    1977

    English

    8.5

    32

    93%

    93%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Ian Bannen Ian Bannen as Amos 4 episodes, 1977 Ian McShane Ian McShane as Judas Iscariot 4 episodes, 1977 Cyril Shaps Cyril Shaps as Obsessed Boy's Father 3 episodes, 1977 Tony Lo Bianco Tony Lo Bianco as Quintilius 4 episodes, 1977
    Robert Powell stars in the epic 1977 drama chronicling the birth, life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. With Laurence Olivier, James Earl Jones and Ian McShane. This movie is derived from combining all 4 parts of the original Jesus of Nazareth mini-series from 1977 resulting in a single long feature film.
    The Champ 1979 POSTER

    The Champ

    1979

    Romanian

    6.8

    15

    40%

    81%

    Action

    boxer

    Drama

    father

    gambling

    remake

    son

    Sport

    sports

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Faye Dunaway Faye Dunaway as Annie Jon Voight Jon Voight as Billy Dana Elcar Dana Elcar as Hoffmaster Ricky Schroder Ricky Schroder as T.J.
    Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
    Hamlet 1990 POSTER

    Hamlet

    1990

    English

    6.7

    43

    76%

    59%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    loss of loved one

    murder

    prince

    revenge

    uncle

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Glenn Close Glenn Close as Gertrude Mel Gibson Mel Gibson as Hamlet Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff as Reynaldo
    Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.
    Endless Love 1981 POSTER

    Endless Love

    1981

    English

    4.9

    38

    26%

    50%

    Action

    adoring

    cautionary

    Drama

    dramatic

    enchant

    Romance

    shocking

    wistful

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Tom Cruise Tom Cruise as Billy Robert Altman Robert Altman as Hotel Manager Brooke Shields Brooke Shields as Jade James Spader James Spader as Keith
    As their romance unfolds, Jade and David's growing love for one another becomes the scorn of Jade's father. However, when Jade's grades begin to drop, her father forbids the young couple from seeing each other for 30 days. Driven insane with frustration and desire, David attempts to reverse the decision, with catastrophic results.
    The Taming of The Shrew 1967 POSTER

    The Taming of The Shrew

    1967

    English

    7.1

    8

    82%

    73%

    16th century

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Comedy

    Drama

    father daughter relationship

    Romance

    shakespearean play

    sister sister relationship

    suitor

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor as Katharina Giuseppe Castellano Giuseppe Castellano as Man watching argument Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff as Pedant Carlo Pisacane Carlo Pisacane as Petruchio's servant
    Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
    Tea with Mussolini 1999 POSTER

    Tea with Mussolini

    1999

    English

    6.9

    19

    64%

    76%

    Action

    ambassador

    Comedy

    Drama

    hotel

    italy

    loss of loved one

    War

    widow

    world war ii

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Cher Cher as Elsa Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin as Georgie Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Lady Hester Massimo Ghini Massimo Ghini as Paolo
    In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
    Brother Sun, Sister Moon 1972 POSTER

    Brother Sun, Sister Moon

    1972

    Italian

    7.2

    7

    42%

    77%

    13th century

    Action

    Biography

    christian film

    christianity

    Drama

    History

    religion

    saint

    War

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Peter Firth Peter Firth as Leigh Lawson Leigh Lawson as Bernardo Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham as Paolo Carlo Pisacane Carlo Pisacane as San Damiano Priest
    In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
    Romeo and Juliet 1968 POSTER

    Romeo and Juliet

    1968

    English

    7.6

    65

    95%

    74%

    Action

    Drama

    female lover

    forbidden love

    love of one's life

    lover (female)

    new love

    Romance

    secret love

    Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli Director Keith Skinner Keith Skinner as Balthazar Andrés José Cruz Soublette Andrés José Cruz Soublette as Complementary Role Milo O'Shea Milo O'Shea as Friar Laurence Robert Stephens Robert Stephens as The Prince
    Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
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